The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor position in manufacturing to be filled by August 2018. The selected applicant will also serve as the Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems (CAMLS) (http://camls.utsa.edu/) and will be provided laboratory space and equipment in the Manufacturing Systems and Automation (MSA) laboratory.

Applicants will be required to attach a cover letter, CV, Statement of Research Interests, Statement of Teaching Interests, Statement of new vision for Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems (CAMLS), and Reference List.

UTSA is a tobacco-free campus.

UTSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they are eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire.

UTSA is located in San Antonio, Texas, which is a vibrant city of more than 1.6 million people, with significant economic growth, numerous industrial establishments, and excellent school districts. The city and the University provide excellent cultural and educational opportunities as well as exceptional employment opportunities. The University has more than 30,000 students and is the third largest component in the University of Texas System. The Mechanical Engineering Department is housed within the College of Engineering and is ABET accredited with programs at the bachelors, masters and PhD levels. For more information, please visit the Department of Mechanical Engineering website at http://engineering.utsa.edu/mechanical/.

Under the new president Dr. Taylor Eighmy, UTSA is moving towards becoming a multicultural discovery enterprise, strongly integrated with its community as an urban serving institution and with strong global presence as a world-engaged university. For more, please visit https://www.utsa.edu/strategicplan/.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.